WELCOME TO WAABIGWANII GITIGAANIN GREENHOUSE & GARDEN
"Let food by thy medicine, and medicine be thy food." ~Hippocrates
All About Us
The GLITC Waabigwanii Gitigaanin Greenhouse & Garden works to build a thriving food sovereignty program that aims to increase and strengthen relationship to the land and access to traditional health and wellness through promoting culture ways and knowledge. Through our programs, our goal is to provide and support learning opportunities on important cultural topics that the Lac du Flambeau community needs.
Greenhouse Hours
Monday: 10:00am - 6:30pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 6:30pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 6:30pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 6:30pm
Friday: 10:00am - 6:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED- Openings based on community/personal need.
Please contact us if you would like greenhouse access outside of typical hours. Contact information can be found at the bottom of this page.
Events Schedule
Meet Your Growers
Emmy Mitchell
Greenhouse Program Coordinator
Amy Poupart
Great Lakes NARCH Program Director
Joshua Bohn
Head Volunteer
Featured Crop of the Month
Phew... it's getting to finally be peak summer, and it is HOT! These little guys absolutely thrive on the warm weather and sunny days. That's right, our crop of the month for July is the pepper plant!
Bell Pepper
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum (Grossum Group)
We just love how these beauties soak up the summer sun!
More Bell Pepper Facts
Growing Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are seed started indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. For us in Wisconsin, that's around late March.
Bell pepper seeds typically take about 10 to 21 days to germinate. Under optimal conditions, such as warm temperatures and moist soil, they can germinate in as little as 7 to 14 days. Bell peppers typically take about 70-80 days to mature from planting to harvest; however, timing can vary depending on what variety you've selected.
Remember that ALL pepper plants prefer full sunlight (at least 8hrs) and well-drained soil. They are NOT considered hardy, meaning they cannot withstand cold Wisconsin frosts during spring and fall.
Peppers are known to prefer more frequent watering- make sure not to let them dry out, or they will begin to wilt. They are tender towards cold and prefer an external temperature of up to 85 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the day but can handle temperatures as high as 110! Temperatures below 40 are not recommended.
Nutritional Value
Like most whole plant foods, bell peppers are considered a nutritious food. High consumption of fruits and vegetables has been linked to a reduced risk of many chronic illnesses, such as cancer and heart disease.
Regularly eating bell peppers as part of a nutrient-rich diet may have other health benefits, including eye health! Regularly consuming peppers, which are rich in carotenoids, cut the risk of both cataracts and macular degeneration, which can cause visual impairment.
Bell peppers are also a great way get some Vitamin C in your diet. Getting enough vitamin C can support your overall immune health and may have a protective role in maintaining cardiovascular health, preventing and supporting treatment for cancer
preventing, and shortening the duration of the common cold.
Recipe Idea
Stuffed Bell Peppers
This fan-favorite recipe makes for a hearty, comforting and budget-friendly weeknight supper.
Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe | Ree Drummond | Food Network
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Website Courtesy of Great Lakes Inter Tribal Council, Waabigwanii Gitigaanin Greenhouse & Garden
2932 State Highway 47 N, Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538
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